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Young Queen Victoria

in 1842

Queen Victoria

Victoria was born in 1819, the daughter of Prince Edward, Duke

of Kent and his wife. Prince Edward was the son of King George III.
Victorias father and grandfather, the king, both died in 1820.
After both of Victorias uncles died, Victoria became queen of the
United Kingdom in 1837. She was just 18 years old.
In 1840, Victoria married Prince Albert. They had nine children
before he died in 1861. Victoria was very sad when he died and
would not go out in public for three years.
The United Kingdom had grown during Victorias time on the
throne. There were many countries that belonged to the British
Empire. In 1857, Britain
gained control of India. In
1876, a law was passed
giving Victoria the title of
Empress of India.
Because of the laws
in the United Kingdom,
Victoria did not have a
lot of power. But she was
very intelligent and could
persuade people to her
point of view.
In 1897 Victoria
celebrated 60 years on the
throne. In 1901, after over
63 years as queen, Victoria
died. Her eldest son, Edward, Balmoral Castle in Scotland, which
became king.
Victoria and Albert bought in 1852

Who was Victorias father?

Queen Victoria
in 1897.

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How many years was Victoria queen?
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What new title did Victoria get in 1876?
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Whom did Victoria marry?
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